Processor CPU AMD ATHLON AMD-K7550MTR51B C 550MHz SLOT A With Heat Sink
Bottom line: The Processor CPU AMD ATHLON C 550MHz SLOT A With Heat Sink is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpu coolers & fans category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Shop eBay Other items contact Short delivery times Fast shipping products 3 year guarantee We issue an invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market Description AMD ATHLON AMD-K7550MTR51B C 550MHz SLOT A + HEATSINK Manufacturer: AMD Series: AMD K7 Part number: AMD-K7550MTR51B C Model: ATHLON 550MHz Timing: 550MHz Clock multiplier: 5.5 Number of cores: 1 Number of threads: 1 Base: AMD Socket Slot A L1 cache: 128KB L2 cache: 512KB Data bus: 32-bit Cooling included: Yes Product gallery More information Goods will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. We issue an invoice…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Processor CPU AMD ATHLON C 550MHz SLOT A With Heat Sink using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpu coolers & fans category. AMD's retro cpu coolers & fans lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro cpu coolers & fans of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| socket | Slot A |
|---|---|
| clock_mhz | 550 |
| part_number | AMD-K7550MTR51B |
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